The Lakeshore Record

Regular Council Meeting

August 15, 2023

Who was there

Present (8): Tracey Bailey, Paddy Byrne, John Kerr, Ryan McNamara, Ian Ruston, Kelsey Santarossa, Larissa Vogler, Kirk Walstedt

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (24 motions)

22 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

move into closed session in Council Chambers at 5:03 PM in accordance with: Paragraph 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss a proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality relating to the Rourke Line area.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Council
Carried Unanimously
the presentation regarding a Regional Waste Management Program.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston Receive
Carried
the regional approach to waste management and direct Administration to provide an update on the regional waste management program, County by-law and the logistics of uploading the waste management service at a future Council meeting, all as presented at the August 15, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara Endorse
Lost
consideration for six weeks to seek feedback from Council.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Defer
Carried
minutes of the previous meetings and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston Approve
Carried Unanimously
the Report for Information regarding Hydro One Networks Inc. - Community Support Agreement (CSA).
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Vogler Receive
Carried Unanimously
Administration to prepare a report regarding the distribution of Community Benefit Funds and associated projects.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Direct
Carried Unanimously
the Report for Information regarding the Strategic Objectives Implementation and direct Administration to schedule a special Council meeting with a Committee of the Whole for consideration and feedback regarding the Strategic Objectives Implementation.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Ruston Receive
Carried Unanimously
the tender for the Patrick Murphy Drain (a new municipal drain) to Quinlan Inc. in the amount of $125,359.67 (including applicable HST), as presented in the August 15, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Councillor Ruston Award
Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to prepare, and the Mayor to execute, a Letter of Support to Gosfield North Communications supporting the deployment of Free Public WiFi at eight (8) Lakeshore public locations, as presented at the August 15, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Direct
Carried
entering into an agreement with Gosfield North Communications Co-Operative Limited to allow for the existing WIFI access for Marina Slips to remain at the Belle River Marina building, as presented at the August 15, 2023 Council meeting; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 62-2023 during the Consideration of By-laws.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Byrne Approve
Carried Unanimously
an agreement between LiveBarn Inc. and the Municipality of Lakeshore for livestreaming services at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre for a 4-year term, as presented at the August 15, 2023 Council meeting; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 67-2023 during the Consideration of By-laws.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Councillor McNamara Approve
Carried Unanimously
entering into a 1-year contract with M & M Concessions for the provision of concessions operations within the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, as presented at the August 15, 2023 Council meeting; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 68-2023 during the Consideration of By-laws.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Approve
Carried Unanimously
Administration to increase Lakeview Park parking lot and marina area traffic calming by completing Option #1 and Option #2, as measures to help protect the boat docks and boat slips at the Belle River Marina; all as presented at the August 15, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Direct
Carried Unanimously
Administration to re-tender the supply and installation of generators at Lakeshore facilities, and allow all bidders pursuant to the provisions of the Procurement By-law.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Direct
Carried
consideration of the Bylaw Modernization Program report pending the Special Council Meeting for Strategic Objectives Implementation.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Kerr Defer
Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to read By-law 66-2023 during the Consideration of By-laws, as presented at the August 15, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Vogler Direct
Carried Unanimously
in principle the Lakeshore Housing Action Plan and associated initiatives; and Direct Administration to proceed with completion of the Housing Accelerator Fund Application, as presented at the August 15, 2023 meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Byrne Support
Carried
Administration to bring a report to Council with updates on the steps required to complete a concept plan for a new town hall or other alternatives, including recommendations for location and required land assembly.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Direct
Lost
Administration to prepare a report regarding the expedited installation of pedestrian crossings near Lakeshore Discovery School or crossing guard position.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Direct
Carried Unanimously
the meeting past the 9:30 PM deadline.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Extend
Carried Unanimously
Administration to prepare a report regarding repair of the shade structure at Shanahan Park.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Kerr Direct
Carried Unanimously
62-2023, 65-2023, 66-2023, 67-2023, 68-2023 and 69-2023 be read and passed in open session on August 15, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Councillor McNamara By-laws
Carried Unanimously
move into closed session in Council Chambers at 9:31 PM in accordance with: Paragraph 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, relating to the Chief Administrative Officer performance evaluation.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Vogler Council
Carried Unanimously

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